Where is the thermostat located on a 1996 Chevy cavalier 2.2 l engine?

The thermostat on a 1996 Chevy Cavalier 2.2L engine is located at the bottom of the engine, at the back of the engine block, where the lower radiator hose connects. It's not easily visible without removing some components. You'll likely need to remove the lower radiator hose and possibly some other parts to access it. A repair manual with diagrams will be very helpful for this job.